Baxter

"Baxter"

10" x 8"

oil on canvas

view in my store

For the past week I have been struggling with one of the nastiest colds I have ever experienced. With the belief that I could control this and "get better faster so I can get on with my life" I have tried everything homeopathic to OTC from thera-flu to turmeric steams, Nyquil to epsom baths with mega doses of vitamin C, to no avail. I have come to the conclusion I just have to let it run it's course and take the break when it's given.
I surrendered.

Today is the first day I could concentrate without an uncontrollable cough, drippy nose, dizziness, migraine, etc. I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.

So, I decided to paint Baxter. Baxter is kind of a new addition to our family. He is a super unique loving pup with eyesight issues. When he first got here, he ran into furniture a lot and I considered putting pool noodles on the coffee table, but now that he knows the lay of the land, he fits in quite perfectly.

I found out that he is a mixed breed called a Meagle (mix of Min-Pin and Beagle).

Landscape Challenge #25

Golden Marsh
14" x 5" x 3/4"
oil on wood
view in my shop


Tonight from 5-7 I'll be at the Wine Sampler with my dog paintings - come hang out!

The Wine Sampler
5 - 7pm
Friday, June 27th
http://thewinesampler.com

Landscape Challenge #19 & #20

#20

"Moody Marsh"

12" x 4"

oil on canvas

view in my store

#19

"Wild Horses"

10" x 8"

oil on acrylic

The wild horses are an experiment. I had heard of people painting on acrylic and wanted to try it. The surface is too slick and "cold" for me. My favorite surface is wood - it's warm and has just the right amount of "tooth". One day I'll try copper - I heard that's a good surface to work with, but seeing how I like a little "grab" to the surface, I'm guessing copper won't like that either. 

The marsh painting is done in the Zorn palette using only, ochre, cadmium, black and white. 

It's so moody. 

Auctions going on now:

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/artists/clair-hartmann-126/artwork/#/category=Auctions&mode=search

Baxter

Baxter
8" x 10"
oil on canvas
purchase

This is Baxter.
He was recently fostered by Guy's son and now he is fully adopted.
We have been happily watching  him for the past 10 days.
He is partially blind and we are still trying to figure out how much he can really see. He bumps into things a lot, but other than that he maneuvers quite well through the obstacle course we call home. When he plays, he throws out both paws to kind of feel his way around. He is about the sweetest and cutest dog on the planet - right up there with Chumley and Frida. Because he can't see very well, he twists his head a lot and it is completely and totally disarming.


Tonight is the closing show reception for my companions show from 6-9!!

Also, I am on the cover of ENCORE Magazine this week!!

http://issuu.com/encorepub/docs/march26issuu

Oyster Shell Still Life

Oyster Shell 

8.5" x 7.5"

oil on panel

purchase

Click here to view current paintings at auction

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Buy/Auction/174116

Oyster Catchers

Oyster Catchers

10" x 8"

oil on canvas

purchase

Moon Beetle

Moon Beetle

3.5" x 11" x 2"

oil on metal leaf on wood

purchase

Golden Insects

"Death's Head Hawkmoth"
8.5" x 6.5" x .5"
oil paints on gold metal leaf on wood 

purchase

Monhegan Island

Monhegan Island

10" x 8"

oil on canvas

purchase

This painting is inspired by the Daily Paintworks Challenge:

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/challenge/the-monhegan-island-challenge/185

I am having a sale in my Etsy Shop... 25% OFF Everything - offer ends SUNDAY! 

This also includes custom portraits and certificates. So if you're thinking about Christmas.....

Use PROMO CODE: TAKE25 when checking out.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClairHartmannFineArt?ref=si_shop

Frida Sleeping

"Frida Sleeping"

10" x 8"

oil on hardboard
purchase

The Daily Dog - Eight

The Daily Dog - Eight

8" x 10"

oil on canvas

This dog is a regular in downtown, Wilmington.

He is HUGE and scary, but actually really sweet. 

He is the epitome of the the scary pitt bull look which reminds me of the old adage "never judge a book by it's cover". 

Love the collar. 

The Daily Dog - Four

8" x10"

Oil on Canvas

25% of the proceeds go to 

http://www.newrattitude.org/

In case you don't know this is Frida. She was rescued in her final hour at the pound - thankfully just in time. She reminds me of a high maintenance super model. She's a beautiful long leggy girl with a temper and lots of energy. She likes to pose for photos and has to be persuaded to eat. 

This painting is of her on alert with her ear up letting you know that whatever you have, she wants it. 

She is my treasure.

The Daily Dog - Three

"Pixel"

8" X 10"

Oil on canvas

This is Pixel. 

Frida met her at the dog park a few weeks ago and had a fantastic time chasing each other around with incredible matched energy levels. I fell in love with Pixel and wanted to take her home with me, but her human would not agree this was a good idea, so we took a photo home. 

Frida and Pixel's playtime will be featured in another much larger painting down the road. 

The Daily Dog - Two

"The Daily Dog - Two"

10" x 8"

oil on canvas

25% of this sales goes to 

http://www.allbreedrescuevt.com/

Avocado Still Life

"Avocado Still Life"

10" x 8"

oil on canvas panel

purchase

TP

10" x 8"

oil on canvas

purchase

Old Baldy

Old Baldy

10" x 8"

oil on canvas

purchase

In case you didn't know, Old Baldy is the name of the lighthouse on Bald Head Island, North Carolina.

Wren in the Rain

Wren in the Rain

8" x 10

oil on canvas

purchase

Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate

8" x 10"

oil on canvas

purchase

Actually, this is Mexican Hot Chocolate - been craving it lately... guess cold weather will do that. 

For the past week I have been chillin' at the lake house with Guy and the dogs. It's been a wonderfully relaxed week with lots of painting, playing, visiting, reconnecting, celebrating and eating. 

Tomorrow we drive back and get back to the real world. 

Here is a great site about using art to make a big difference... thought you might like it... I did...

http://anactofdog.org/An_Act_of_Dog/Home.html

Eat Me

8" x 10"

oil on canvas

purchase